"For all the talk of Arsenal being bottlers' in the title race, that's far from what happened when they fought to the very final day of the 2023/24 season. Ultimately it was a mid-season blip that cost them against an almost-perfect Manchester City side, who just would not stop winning and eventually clinched the title by a mere two points. Arsenal chased them all the way with a near-perfect run of their own, winning 16, drawing one, and losing one of their last 18 games."
"Instrumental to that run was Havertz, who contributed nine goals and six assists in the final 14 fixtures, so averaging more than one goal contribution per game ?? Kai Havertz scored nine and registered six assists in the last 14 games in the title run-in in 2024. ?? It's time to run it back. ?? pic.twitter.com/1GAzSYLhoX DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) February 21, 2026 Of course, Arsenal would also benefit from other players getting back to the kind of form they showed then, with Bukayo Saka a"
Arsenal have stuttered recently and no longer look like clear Premier League favourites, with injury setbacks contributing to the dip in form. Kai Havertz's absence through injury has been a major frustration because he can be highly influential when fully fit and confident. Havertz made only three Premier League appearances in 2025/26, limiting his impact during the season. He produced a remarkable run in 2023/24, contributing nine goals and six assists in the final 14 fixtures and averaging more than one goal contribution per game. A timely return for the title run-in could boost Arsenal's chances as other key players seek to regain form.
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